Job Store Staffing is looking for Cook in the Elbert, CO area who will be serving campers entering 2nd through 11th grade. Individuals of all backgrounds, faiths, and families are welcome.
At our client’s Camp, they aim to create an environment for campers that fosters social, spiritual, and emotional growth. Their inclusive and unique community is a place for people to thrive, be creative, and teach about something they truly care about; sharing that passion with future generations.
Location: Elbert, CO 80106
Pay Rate: $20/hr
Duration: TEMPORARY Until Mid August
Schedule: Various Schedules (Full-Time hours – No Part-time position available at this time)
Job Description
The Chef role has one of the most important and integral jobs at summer camp: assuring everyone receives a meal. They are responsible cooking all the meals at camp, assisting with kitchen clean up, and keeping all meals and the kitchen kosher. Our ideal candidate is familiar with kosher laws and adapting meals for different allergens.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook all camp meals safely – which includes using a stovetop, gas grill, broiler, and convection oven
- Help to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and compliance with local Health Department regulations
- Assist in organizing and inventory of food deliveries
- Be aware of allergy information and ensure separation of allergens per camp policy and kitchen manager directives
- Flexible with the ability to shift in role as needed
- Ensure kashrut is maintained in both prep and cooking of meals
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Camp Supervisory Team.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Physical Demands: This job requires the incumbent to have operative auditory and visual functioning. Employee must also be able to walk upwards of two (2) miles each day, including use of stairs and uneven terrain. Work Environment: Working conditions may include being in indoor, often times loud spaces and spending extended time outdoors under the sun. Must have the ability to work in a hectic, sometimes stressful environment while maintaining the standard of care.
Qualifications and Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Two years kitchen experience or culinary degree, degree in progress
- Strong understanding of dietary needs and allergies
- Satisfactorily fulfill requirements for employment with our client, including: background screening
- Must be high-energy, enthusiastic, creative, and open-minded!
Preferred Qualifications
- ServSafe certification
- Strong understanding of kosher laws
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
Please note:
The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.
Meet Your Recruiter
Celina Trinidad-Jones
Recruiter- Colorado Springs
Celina joined Job Store Staffing’s Colorado Springs team in September of 2021 as a Jr. Recruiter. She has moved into the Recruiter role with her excellence in service. She moved from Washington state for a career development move and the Colorado sunshine. She has an advanced business degree underway and plans to evolve her Human Resource skills towards a SHRM certification in the near future. Celina brings interpersonal, advantageous and meticulous expertise. As a multicultural individual, she also brings attentiveness to equal opportunity and social justice.
In her off time, you can find Celina rock climbing in the Front Range mountains or on an adventure outside with her Red Heeler pup Chico. Traveling, camping, climbing and skiing are some of her favorite hobbies when she’s not gardening in the backyard at home.
- celina@jobstorestaffing.com